OCC Announces Office of Financial Technology

News Release 2022-133 | October 27, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency today announced it will establish an Office of Financial Technology early next year to bolster the agency’s expertise and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing banking landscape. The Office of Financial Technology will build on and incorporate […]

Acting Comptroller Discusses Innovation in Digital Assets

News Release 2021-101 | September 21, 2021 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today discussed blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, and key lessons from the 2008 financial crisis that should guide the future of digital innovation during remarks before the Blockchain Association. His comments highlighted similarities between the current growth in the […]

OCC to Host Virtual Innovation Office Hours

News Release 2021-18 | February 3, 2021 Share This Page: WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced that it will hold virtual Innovation Office Hours, March 17-18, to promote responsible innovation in the federal banking system. Office hours are one-on-one meetings with representatives from the OCC Office of Innovation to […]

CFPB, OCC Host Virtual Innovation Office Hours

News Release 2020-87 | July 2, 2020 Share This Page: Joint Release Consumer Financial Protection BureauOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced they will host joint, virtual Innovation Office Hours, July 29-30, as part of the American Consumer […]

OCC Announces Paycheck Protection Program Listening Sessions

News Release 2020-53 | April 14, 2020 Share This Page: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced that its Office of Innovation will host three listening sessions on April 16, 20, and 21, to discuss issues and potential solutions relating to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as established by the Coronavirus Aid, […]

U.S. Financial Regulatory Agencies Join the Global Financial Innovation Network

News Release 2019-122 | October 24, 2019 Share This Page: Joint Release Commodity Futures Trading CommissionFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationOffice of Comptroller of the CurrencySecurities and Exchange Commission The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced joining […]

OCC to Host Innovation Office Hours in Las Vegas

News Release 2019-116 | October 7, 2019 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced it will hold Innovation Office Hours on October 28 in Las Vegas to promote responsible innovation in the federal banking system. Office Hours are one-on-one meetings with Office of Innovation staff to discuss financial technology […]